Chapter 484

As Ryan and I walked in, Edward set down the papers he was holding and looked up.

I was startled by the way he looked at me, and that strange flutter in my chest came back again.

Ryan frowned, his voice full of concern. “Uncle Ryan, did you catch a cold?”

The butler standing nearby chimed in, “A few days ago, Edward came back and took a few cold showers.”

Edward shot the butler a sharp look, and the butler immediately fell silent, clearly intimidated.

Ryan frowned. “Uncle Ryan, you’ve always been in great shape. Have you been working too hard lately?”

Edward shook his head, his voice a bit hoarse. “Maybe. The doctor said I just need to rest for a couple of days.”

“Then delegate some of your work to others. You don’t have to do everything yourself,” Ryan said, his concern evident.

Edward nodded, taking the advice, then looked over at me. “Ms. Murphy, what brings you here?”

Since he called me out, I kept my composure and replied, “I was having dinner with Ryan, and he brought me along.”

Edward’s expression darkened, and he just spoke to Ryan, ignoring me. “How long are you staying in Shaville?”

“I have to head back to Braylin tomorrow afternoon. Grandpa doesn’t want me running around right now,” Ryan said with a helpless look.

Edward’s tone grew serious. “Now that you’ve decided to start working, you really should focus.”

best well–behaved act. “I know what you’re about to say–there are eyes everywhere, watching

surprise. Turns out, keeping a powerful family on top isn’t as effortless as outsiders

one calling the shots? Who doesn’t dream of

why the battle for power and fortune

and waved Ryan

me, then turned to Edward.

leave,” Edward said, his voice stiff and

and I immediately

much freer. Ryan reached over and took my hand, his grip tightening in surprise. “Your hands

hands are

them gently. Here, let

“Thanks. Let’s

with me, making himself comfortable on my couch like he owned the place. “Vic, I feel like something’s off with Uncle Ryan

I paused, surprised as I took off

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shook his head. “I can’t really explain it, but he just

like

lately. He

let out

with the company?” Ryan got to his feet,

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sweet, then hung up. “I

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